Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.

Drivers updated through Device Manager can be done either automatically or manually. If needed, drivers can also be reinstalled through Device Manager. To update or reinstall a driver through Device Manager in Windows, select the desired task from the following list:

First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open. The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code.

Windows includes a tool called Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe). This tool gathers information about your computer and displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment, which you can use to diagnose computer issues.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that checks for problems with files on your computer. To run it, follow these steps: Make sure you've installed the latest updates for Windows, and then restart your machine. To find out more, read Update Windows.

Settings is the main application to customize and manage Windows settings. It's designed with simplicity, accessibility, and ease of use in mind, providing a more intuitive and user-friendly experience than the traditional Control Panel.

Learn how to protect yourself and how Microsoft Defender is helping to prevent fraud. See: National Public Data breach: What you need to know. The first hours of a newly installed Windows deployment can leave the system vulnerable because of a Microsoft Defender protection gap.

To verify if you have WinRE enabled, run the following command in an elevated command prompt: reagentc /info. If WinRE is enabled, you will see Windows RE status in the output with a value of Enabled. In this scenario, this update might be needed.

Check if the module is compatible with an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of regsvr32.exe. This error can occur, for example, if regsvr32.exe is run on an x86 computer and the module specified in the command line is a 64-bit module. You typed an invalid combination of flags or switches.

Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see the "Covered malware families" list in the "Release information" section of KB 890830). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.